Kuya Dev Podcast: Tech & Startup Careers

This week on the Kuya Dev Podcast, we continue the inspiring story of Joselie "JC" Castañeda, a former OFW who transformed his career path into the exciting world of tech.  In this season finale, Joselie shares his invaluable experience, offering practical advice on skill development and the importance of community.  Learn from his journey and gain insights into thriving in today's dynamic tech landscape. Reach out to JC: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jc-castaneda-687298273 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jccastaneda1515 Itemcount: https://itemcount.io C&C IT Solutions: https://cauldnclark.com/

In this episode of The Kuya Dev Podcast, I chat with Joselie Castañeda, also known as JC, about his inspiring career shift into the tech industry. JC opens up about leaving his comfort zone, overcoming challenges, and building a fulfilling new career in tech. We talk about what it really takes to start over, including: * The mindset shifts needed for big career changes * The role of mentorship and community in his journey * Practical tips for breaking into tech from scratch Whether you're thinking about a career change or looking for motivation to embrace a new challenge, JC’s story will inspire and empower you to take the next step. Listen now to hear JC’s bold and transformational journey into tech! Connect with JC: - Itemcount https://itemcount.io - Cauld & Clark IT Solutions https://cauldnclark.com

There will always be people who will ridicule you for having high set of goals. They will tell you to just be happy and content with what you have. But should we feel guilt for aspiring for something greater?

Feeling lost in the tech world? Faith Morante, a successful Pinay developer in Canada, opens up about her journey and offers invaluable mentorship to aspiring developers. This episode shares her experience, her struggles, and her proven strategies for landing a tech job, even with a non-traditional background. Learn how to navigate tough interviews, master communication, and build a thriving career! Connect with Faith:Project Neo (Mentorship Platform) - https://projectneo.devHiWebDev - https://hiwebdev.com

Is having a "backer" in the tech industry always a bad thing? Kuya Dev, tackles the controversial topic of nepotism versus leveraging your network for career success. Learn how to build a strong professional network that genuinely supports your merit-based advancement, distinguishing beneficial connections from harmful favoritism. This episode clarifies when having a backer is an asset and when it becomes a problem, offering valuable advice for those starting their tech careers and seasoned professionals alike. Get practical tips on building your network the right way and understanding the nuances of referrals. Listen now to avoid common career pitfalls!

Feeling overwhelmed by the job hunt? Kuya Dev understands the struggle of breaking into the tech industry without prior experience. This episode offers practical, actionable advice on how to demonstrate your skills and land your first tech role. Learn how to leverage your projects, volunteer work, and online presence to build a winning resume and stand out from the crowd. Let's turn your tech dreams into reality!

Did you know learning to swim taught me a crucial lesson about building a successful tech career? In this episode, Kuya Dev connects the seemingly unrelated to reveal the surprisingly powerful role of feedback. Discover how he used self-assessment to master freestyle, and how this same principle can help you accelerate your tech skills, navigate tricky situations, and become a valuable asset to any team. Get ready for actionable insights and inspiring stories!

Ace coder, struggling to fit in? Kuya Dev Rem reveals a secret ingredient missing from most tech bootcamps and tutorials: understanding the business context. Learn why diving straight into code can lead to wasted time and frustration, and how mastering the why behind the how will skyrocket your success. #softwaredeveloper #techtips #programming #businesscontext #career

Are you considering a career change into tech abroad? In this inspiring interview, we follow the journey of a former pre-school teacher who made the bold career journey, ultimately becoming a web developer in Canada. From the challenges faced to the triumphs achieved, this story is a must-watch for anyone looking to transition into a new career. Discover the skills required, the job prospects, and the lifestyle changes that come with becoming a web developer in Canada. If you're interested in pursuing a career in tech, this video will give you the motivation and insights you need to take the leap! Connect with Faith: Project Neo (Mentorship Platform) - https://projectneo.dev HiWebDev - https://hiwebdev.com

Are senior developers too busy to mentor junior developers? In this video, we're exploring the age-old question of whether senior devs have the time and patience to guide their junior colleagues. From code reviews to knowledge sharing, we dive into the importance of mentorship in software development and whether senior developers can realistically fit it into their packed schedules. If you're a junior developer looking for guidance or a senior dev wondering how to make time for mentorship, this video is for you!

Is the concept of a junior full stack developer a myth? Can someone truly be proficient in both front-end and back-end development at the entry-level? In this video, we'll dive into the expectations vs reality of being a junior full stack developer, and explore whether it's possible to find someone who can do it all. We'll discuss the skills required, the challenges faced, and the implications for the tech industry as a whole. Join us as we debunk the myth and uncover the truth about junior full stack developers.

It's a common misconception that software development doesn't involve communication skills and similar soft skills. Let's discuss why that's not the case, why software development is so much more than just programming and writing code, and how programmers and other tech professionals can learn to build their communication skills. INTERESTED IN KUYA DEV'S GEAR & EQUIPMENT? Budol links in https://kuyadev.com/gear ABOUT KUYA DEV PODCAST Kuya Dev shares tips, advice, insights, and experiences on building a successful career in the tech industry, especially in local and global startups. New episodes every Friday at 8PM PHT. Also available on major podcast platforms: https://kuyadev.com/podcast Join the mailing list - https://kuyadev.com/newsletter Who is Kuya Dev? https://kuyadev.com ARE YOU A CAREER SHIFTER? Join us at Tech Career Shifter Philippines: https://techcareershifter.com WANT TO JOIN A FILIPINO COMMUNITY OF BACKEND JS DEVELOPERS? Join us at Server-Side JavaScript Philippines: https://facebook.com/groups/ssjsph

We wrap up our interview with Mr. Jami Carangan where he shares his journey from being a college dropout to landing an opportunity as a software engineer in Germany.

We interview Mr. Jami Carangan as he shares his journey from being a college dropout to landing an opportunity as a software engineer in Germany.

Why does the tech industry still need people who finish IT/CS degrees?

Whether you're getting a degree in tech, attending bootcamp, or self-learning, what's one of the most important skills that are often overlooked?

We wrap up our interview with Ms. Sandy Lauguico, data science career shifter, on the Kuya Dev Podcast! Reach out to Sandy: https://tiktok.com/@sai_documents https://www.facebook.com/sandy.c.lauguico https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandy-lauguico

We'll interview Ms. Sandy Lauguico, data science career shifter, on the Kuya Dev Podcast! Reach out to Sandy: https://tiktok.com/@sai_documents https://www.facebook.com/sandy.c.lauguico https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandy-lauguico

Let's explore the art of the question Links mentioned in the episode: Doc Ligot Interviews Kuya Dev: https://youtu.be/QlM6wjRwVZA The Kuya Dev Vlog: https://youtube.com/@KuyaDevVlog The Weekend Winedown Podcast: https://wwp.show

As the complete opposite of gatekeeping, we should instead be rooting for Filipino Tech Career Aspirants, including career shifters. We need more Filipino Tech Pros, not less.

The second part of our interview with Philip Balbas, a former pharmacist turned web developer! Join the Kuya Dev Mailing List

We interview Philip Balbas, a former pharmacist turned web developer! Join the Kuya Dev Mailing List

When faced with a decision especially a tough one, we want to get it right and perfect, which often paralyzes us and leaves us overthinking. There's gotta be better ways. Join the Kuya Dev Mailing List

It's scary. Huge potential for failure and can induce massive impostor syndrome. And I've received a lot of flak for my thoughts on it... THE SENIOR ROLE JOB LISTING! My comment on the thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/PinoyProgrammer/comments/12nzzmn/comment/jggu8ux/ P.S. Apologies in advance. I've had little sleep leading to the episode, and worse, I recorded this at 3AM!!! So I think it may have influenced my frame of mind. I got kinda agitated during the episode. Worse, I kept using "incompetent" instead of "unqualified" or "inexperienced" during the whole episode. Poor choice of words, I know. Regretted it the minute I stopped the recording. Well, that's that. But yeah, my sincerest apologies. Join the Kuya Dev Mailing List

It's bad for people to gatekeep others. But to gatekeep oneself is even worse. Join the Kuya Dev Mailing List

I'm back after a month-long mid-season break! For this episode, let's dive into how your boss's job can determine if your current career path is the right one for you. Join the Kuya Dev Mailing List

Optimization is a computer science and software engineering problem. But as tech professionals, what do I think should software developers focus on optimizing first? Join the Kuya Dev Mailing List

We discuss the mismatch between the computer science college degree and the needs of the Tech Industry and what aspiring tech professionals can do about it. Join the Kuya Dev Mailing List

The tech industry looks very scary nowadays, with news of layoffs happening every so often. Should we be worried? And how should we prepare ourselves? Join the Kuya Dev Mailing List

The practice of software estimation can be so stressful and sometimes even be downright traumatic. How can we improve things? Join the Kuya Dev Mailing List 

There's a love affair between Filipinos and certificates. There's a need to break them up. Join the Kuya Dev Mailing List

Fresh grad, career shifter, o career starter... Kelan nga ba sila dapat magsimula nang maghanap ng trabaho sa tech? Join the Kuya Dev Mailing List

In the last part of my interview with RR Joson, he shares more valuable insights on how to grow in the tech industry. Interested in joining Apollo.io? Email your resume to RR at rjoson@apollo.io. Join the Kuya Dev Mailing List

In the first part of my interview with RR Joson, he shares his career shifting journey from music to the tech industry. Join the Kuya Dev Mailing List

Sometimes, you just have to close your eyes and dive in to get things done and move forward. Join the Kuya Dev Mailing List

Why being more proactive accelerates one's growth and learning Join the Kuya Dev Mailing List

What's the deal about employment bonds and should you accept one? Join the Kuya Dev Mailing List

My personal mission and vision, and where I picture the Kuya Dev brand and Tech Career Shifter Philippines should be heading Join the Kuya Dev Mailing List

Why college graduates shouldn't look at career shifters as rivals and vice versa Join the Kuya Dev Mailing List

The Philippine market isn't as vibrant as the foreign tech job market. I share tips on how to find foreign tech opportunities, which can even be remote! Join the Kuya Dev Mailing List

My journey from being an electrical engineer to career shifting into a full-fledged web development role. Join the Kuya Dev Mailing List

Overcoming failure, finally becoming an electrical engineering professional, and feeling trapped in a huge corporate culture Subscribe to Kuya Dev Mailing List

From my early fascination of software and computers to my first ever major failure in life. Subscribe to Kuya Dev Mailing List

For the last of the 2-part Season Finale, we talk to freeCodeCamp.Manila Founder & Co-Alum Jimson Sulit about his approach to failure and how to strive in a Data Science role. Jimson Sulit's Socials: https://twitter.com/jimsulit_ https://www.facebook.com/jimsonsulit1 Links Mentioned in the Interview:  https://lingokids.com/ https://www.3blue1brown.com/ https://www.reddit.com/r/datasets/ https://datasetsearch.research.google.com/ https://www.kaggle.com/ https://paperswithcode.com/ Tech Career Shifter Philippines Facebook Group: techcareershifter.com Discord Server: discord.techcareershifter.com

For the first of the 2-part Season Finale, we talk to freeCodeCamp.Manila Founder & Co-Alum Jimson Sulit about career shifting and how he finally broke into Data Science. Jimson Sulit's Socials: https://twitter.com/jimsulit_ https://www.facebook.com/jimsonsulit1 Links Mentioned in the Interview:  https://lingokids.com/ https://www.3blue1brown.com/ https://www.reddit.com/r/datasets/ https://datasetsearch.research.google.com/ https://www.kaggle.com/ https://paperswithcode.com/